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KM56 EOZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

187,124 mi
Last recorded187,124 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 EOZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 187,124 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 183,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 181,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 181,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 177,763 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 173,023 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 164,610 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2018 154,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 153,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 143,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 142,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 131,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 131,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 117,719 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 117,719 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 91,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre devoid of treat both edges & cuts to tread & sidewall

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,805 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 80,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 72,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,873 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KM56 EOZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM56 EOZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM56 EOZ registered?

KM56 EOZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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